Harlem Meeting Ban Sparks Anti-Police Demonstration Clash
A self described Communist plans an Harlem march today despite a ban by Police Commissioner Murphy. About 300 pickets protested police brutality as civil rights leaders urged Mayor Wagner to rescind the ban while condemning further demonstrations. Bayard Rustin and Rev Hildebrand warned the order could trigger violence and more trouble.
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New York
Harlem
Michael J. Murphy
Murphy
Robert F. Wagner
William Epton
Harlem Defense Council
Bayard Rustin
Young candidate challenged in Massachusetts House race
Leonard E. Tagg a 16 year old high school student had his name removed from the ballot by the State Ballot Law Commission who ruled he is too young to serve. Tagg says the House should decide qualifications and will appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
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Boston
Leonard E. Tagg
Massachusetts House
State Ballot Law Commission
Tagg
House
Man Finds Copperhead Under Car at Service Station
A man bringing a car to a service station on N Lou dough St. found a copperhead snake on the frame when the attendant lifted the car for work. Chuck will arrive Monday to conduct Red Cross Water Safety Classes at Willow Lawn pool from 6 to 8 p.m. July 27 31.
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N. Loudoun St
Chuck
Red Cross
Willow Lawn Pool
Contests Set in All Virginia Districts This Fall
Virginia races firming up with contests in all 10 districts led by Sen. Harry F. Byrd facing six challengers as independents file late. New rivals include James W. Respess, Willie T. Wright, and Robert E. Poole Jr. joining earlier foes Richard A. May Milton K. Green and J. B. Brayman. Independent candidates in the 4th and 8th Districts expand the field.
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Richmond
Congress
Virginia
U.S
Harry F. Byrd
Senate
Byrd
James W. Respess
Fairfax County
Willie T. Wright
Robert E. Poole Jr
Charlottesville
Richard A. ‘May
Saluda
Milton K. Green
Portsmouth
J.B. Brayman
Lynchburg
S.W. Tucker
Emporia
Watkins M. Abbitt
Democratic Party
Floyd Caldwell Bagley
Dumfries
Marine Corps
House
Howard W. Smith
Tucker
Bagley
Smith
State Board of Elections
Respess
Board
Levin Nock Davis
Accomack County
State Capitol
Wright
Lynedon B. Johnson
Drought aid labeled too late by Frederick farmers
Frederick County farmers entered a drought relief program authorized by the USDA amid criticism that aid comes too late. About 15 participants signed forms diverting acreage to haying or pasture, while 190 participants with 3100 acres report it’s too late for irrigation or pasture use. The ASCS office at 45 W Boscawen St will continue accepting applications and final payment signatures, with last payments expected next week on wheat diversion and possibly feed grain programs.
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Frederick County
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Virginia McClure
Frederick Ascs
ASCS
Senate Creates Bipartisan Panel to Probe Misconduct
The Senate voted 61 to 19 to establish a permanent bipartisan committee to investigate improper conduct by members and staff. The panel, chaired by Sen. John Sherman Cooper, includes three Democrats and three Republicans and aims to probe outside financial interests and disciplinary issues following the Bobby Baker affair. Baker resigned last fall from his post as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority amid questions about his outside dealings.
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Washington
Bobby Baker
Senate
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Senate Rules Committee
Baker
Rules Committee
Campaign Path Laid Out by President Johnson
President Johnson outlines his fall campaign strategy stressing peace prosperity and moderation while avoiding personal attacks on Barry Goldwater. He says elections discuss issues and urges avoiding racial tensions as he and Goldwater meet briefly and issue a joint call to rebuff bigots.
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Washington
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Goldwater
LBJ and Goldwater Agree to Avoid Racial Tensions
President Johnson and Republican nominee Barry Goldwater met for 16 minutes to discuss civil rights and campaign strategy. Both endorsed avoiding incitement of racial tensions and planned to keep civil rights on the campaign agenda while allowing free discussion of issues.
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LBJ
Barry
Washington
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
White House
Arizona
Goldwater
Democratic Party
Johnson-Goldwater
George Reedy
Sen
Four Connecticut men survive Bermuda yacht wreck at sea
Four men from Connecticut sailed from Saybrook July 11 to Bermuda. Their 36 foot motor sailer struck an object, sprang leaks, and they fled to a rubber raft. Sharks circled as ships and planes passed. They prayed daily and rationed water until a Navy plane spotted them and the British freighter Maldan rescued them.
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Connecticut
Bermuda
Mal
Dan
Leo Pogorzelski
Waterbury
Conn
Karakoosh
Pogorzelski
Ralph C. Stevens
Cheshire
Julius Kasimer
New Haven
Saybrook
Karakovsh
Hoffa Awaits Verdict in Fraud Case
In Chicago, Teamsters President James R. Hoffa and six co defendants faced a 21 count indictment alleging fraud and conspiracy related to pension fund funds. After 13 weeks of testimony the jury of seven men and five others deliberated while marshals patrolled and the court remained sealed.
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Chicago
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Rayford
Lee
Richard B. Austin
Lawrence Miller
U.S
State Apple Commission Thanks Moore for Supporting Legislation
The Virginia Apple Commission credits Del. E. Blackburn Moore of Berryville for sponsoring laws that guarantee CA labeled apples meet trade standards. The group notes expanded CA storage capacity with well distributed facilities while major storage remains in the Winchester area, extending the marketing season for high quality apples.
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Virginia Apple Commission
del. E. Blackburn Moore
Berryville
Winchester
General Assembly
Rochester Riot Brings State Police To Aid City
In Rochester New York hundreds of young Black residents clashed with police causing injuries and property damage. Governor Rockefeller dispatched 200 state police and National Guard alert as rioting subsided to uneasy quiet.
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Rochester
N.Y
Upstate
Nelson A. Rockefeller
National Guard
Eastman Kodak
Glinton Avenue
Kelly Street
Hudson Avenue
Central Avenue
Porter W. Homer
Joseph Avenue
Baden Street
Harlem
New York City
Mildred Johnson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Weather outlook for Virginia unsettled into Monday
A weak low pressure area near the Virginia North Carolina coast brings thick cloudiness drizzle and scattered showers to the Old Dominion. A cold front in the west could move into Virginia Monday bringing unsettled weather for 48 hours and possible change.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Old Dominion
West
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Sniders Electrical Service
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